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What is cloud computing?

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Delivery of on demand computing resources

2
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What is a Public cloud?

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Hosted by third party company

3
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What is private cloud?

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It services provided over a private infrastructure typically for use of a single organisation

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What is big data?

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Data so large and varied they are beyond the capability of data processing

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What are the four sources of big data?

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Human sourced: social media
Machine generated: home assistants, smart meters
Processed: transactions and company assets
Open: national statistics

6
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What is Data analytics?

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Process of collecting, organising and analysing large sets of data (big data) to discover patterns and other info to influence decisions

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What is process automation?

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Technology enable automation of complex business processes.

8
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What is tradional process automation and modern process automation?

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Traditional: machine carry out a repetitive task
Modern: complex business areas, which were previously thought to be beyond limit of tech

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What is Artificial Intelligence?

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Area of computer science that emphasises creation of intelligent machines that work and react like human beings

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What is Data visualisation?

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Allows large volumes of complex data to be displayed in a visually appealing and accessible way that facilitates the understanding and use of the underlying data

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What five features should an effective data visualtion tool display?

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Decision making ability
Effective Infrastructure 
Integration capability 
Prompt discovery of rules and insights
Real time collaboration
12
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What is a blockchain?

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Decentralised, distributed and public digital ledger that is used to record transactions across many computers

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What is the Internet of things?

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Network of smart devices with inbuilt software and connectivity to the Internet allowing them to constantly monitor and exchange data.
Examples are smart meters, wearable tech, home appliances

14
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What is code division multiple access (CDMA)?

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Technology that underpins mobile tech.

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What is 3D printing?

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Process known as additive manufacturing where an object is created layer by layer.

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What are the 4 V’s relating to big data?

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Volume
Velocity
Variety
Veracity